Multicultural & World Music

Tenor-bass choirs will enjoy this dynamic a cappella arrangement of the traditional South African folksong. Your second basses and baritones will love that they are featured on the melody in this

From the artistic director of the University of Pretoria Youth Choir, this traditional South African Xhosa folk song arrangement is a shining example of the important and dramatic music from this wonderful

This selection has good energy with a text that speaks to our time. African languages and English mix to help "tell me your story." Percussion and rhythmic chanting add to the atmosphere of this piece that

"Take time in life, better take time in life, 'cause you got far way to go." This authentic Liberian folk tune presents a positive message for living in this spirited piece. The text is in English, as that

Fun to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography and with an exciting,

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -

Adapted from an African proverb, this up-tempo original teaches the positive life message of togetherness. With lively rhythms and joyful harmonies, this is an ideal concert opener or closer for young

The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song is beautifully suited to developing voices. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a three-part

This traditional Japanese song depicts a red dragonfly at sunset. Paired with an original melody and English lyrics in a simple partner song setting, this easy-to-learn concert piece features lyrical lines,

Celebrating the relationship between Estonian and Latvian folk music, this was written in honor of Estonia's 100th anniversary. This contemporary a cappella setting for mixed voices features a fresh vibe,

Fasten your seatbelts for this showstopper! From Haiti, this piece is an excellent festival selection for advanced choirs. It tells a tale of three drums in playful competition through a text by Louis Marie

Here's a dynamic song about joy for more advanced choirs. It expresses how joyfulness can exist even in the midst of trial and tribulation. The choral texture is divisi with full harmonies that ring out in

This tremendous work will make a fantastic concert opener! The dramatic solo opening is followed by an up-tempo traditional-style choral arrangement of this South African song with djembe and handclaps.

This eight-minute journey around the world will take you from the kulokk calls of Norway to the bira ceremonies of Zimbabwe. This powerful and inspirational work with lyrics by Brian

Young choirs will enjoy this traditional Haitian folk song arranged with engaging, repetitive choral lines and body percussion. Perform a cappella, or use the optional piano accompaniment and added

This bright and joyful song is a traditional folk song from the Samoan Islands. The engaging rhythms and fun-to-sing melody with a mix of English and simple traditional Samoan lyrics are so easy to learn.

With texts taken from the Kokin Wakashu, a collection of Japanese waka poetry compiled from various poets in the early tenth century, these four short songs of spring show the passing of the season from the

Rhythmic and energetic, this simple song encourages us all to embrace the spirit of the South African word "Ubuntu" which roughly translated means that we are better together. Simple call and response,

This partner song arrangement uses the traditional Mexican folk tune (sing in Spanish or English) with an original melody and a new verse with English lyrics. Follow the simple formula for developing

This bright and joyful song is a traditional folk song from the Samoan Islands. The engaging rhythms and fun-to-sing melody with a mix of English and simple traditional Samoan lyrics are so easy to learn.

Birds have always been a popular theme of many Samoan folk songs, so it comes as no surprise that the American Sunday school song Little Birdie in the Tree was adopted and taught widely to Samoan

The isiZulu and Sesotho languages of South Africa are utilized in this traditional song that illustrates the idea of the joy of an eternal home. This arrangement uses repetition and call and response,

Moving and dynamic, this largely traditional arrangement of a South African song uses both the isiZulu and Sesotho languages to speak of the hope that can be found in God. Alto and tenor solos add great